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Blixseth, a co-founder of Crown Pacific Lumber Co. in Portland, is now a private investor and owner of Blixseth Corp. in Rancho Mirage, and the Yellowstone Club, a posh, exclusive Montana ski resort.

Following his contribution, Blixseth became the spokesman for the reward fund and appeared on CNN, Fox network and NBC's "The Today Show."

Authorities have yet to decide who will get the reward.

Kentucky truck driver Ron Lanz, who reported seeing a blue Chevrolet Caprice the sniper suspects were driving at a rest stop, is one candidate. He says he will share the money with the victims' families.